DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION EXAM
IF103.16 WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Derivative classification is: - ANSWER-The process of using existing classified
information to create new documents or material and marking the new material
consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information.
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an
example of? - ANSWER-Derivative classification
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original
classification. - ANSWER-False
What is the importance of derivative classification? - ANSWER-Helps protect national
security
Which of the following is true concerning derivative classification? - ANSWER-
Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify
elements that require classification.
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT: - ANSWER-
Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Make
recommendations for others to mark the new document
The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the
classification level based on existing classification guidance. - ANSWER-True
When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a listing of specific
information elements that identify their classification, reason for classification,
downgrading, and declassification information? - ANSWER-Security Classification
Guide (SCG)
One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about derivatively classifying
information. Mark can rely on these general rules when he derivatively classifies
information because his colleague is very experienced. - ANSWER-False
If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new
content, you should first: - ANSWER-Ask your security manager or Facility Security
Officer
, A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new
document does not contain the same information. However, the information in the new
document will allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of
the concept of _____ - ANSWER-Revealed by
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - ANSWER-To protect
national security
Information should remain permanently classified once it is classified, even if it no
longer meets the criteria for classification. - ANSWER-False
To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual
5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information. - ANSWER-False
Sarabeth and Miguel work at similar jobs for the same agency but on different classified
projects. They find it helpful to discuss the challenges of their jobs with each other.
Occasionally, to provide context for a challenge she's facing, Sarabeth will share
classified information that Miguel does not need to know. Sarabeth will not be subject to
sanctions because Miguel has a clearance and works for the same agency. - ANSWER-
False
Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions? -
ANSWER-Dishonorable discharge
Incarceration
Loss of rank
Information taken from an existing classified source and generated into another form or
medium, such as a video, DVD, or CD is an example of _______ - ANSWER-
Generating
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or
criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER-
Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified
Generating occurs when information is taken from an authorized classification guidance
source and is reworded in a new or different document. - ANSWER-False
Which is the primary source for derivative classification - ANSWER-Security
Classification Guide (SCG)
If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should FIRST -
ANSWER-Ask your Security Manager or Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Your new material may aggregate, or bring together, pieces of information that are not
individually classified, but when presented together they render your new material
IF103.16 WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Derivative classification is: - ANSWER-The process of using existing classified
information to create new documents or material and marking the new material
consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information.
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an
example of? - ANSWER-Derivative classification
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original
classification. - ANSWER-False
What is the importance of derivative classification? - ANSWER-Helps protect national
security
Which of the following is true concerning derivative classification? - ANSWER-
Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify
elements that require classification.
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT: - ANSWER-
Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Make
recommendations for others to mark the new document
The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the
classification level based on existing classification guidance. - ANSWER-True
When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a listing of specific
information elements that identify their classification, reason for classification,
downgrading, and declassification information? - ANSWER-Security Classification
Guide (SCG)
One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about derivatively classifying
information. Mark can rely on these general rules when he derivatively classifies
information because his colleague is very experienced. - ANSWER-False
If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new
content, you should first: - ANSWER-Ask your security manager or Facility Security
Officer
, A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new
document does not contain the same information. However, the information in the new
document will allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of
the concept of _____ - ANSWER-Revealed by
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - ANSWER-To protect
national security
Information should remain permanently classified once it is classified, even if it no
longer meets the criteria for classification. - ANSWER-False
To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual
5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information. - ANSWER-False
Sarabeth and Miguel work at similar jobs for the same agency but on different classified
projects. They find it helpful to discuss the challenges of their jobs with each other.
Occasionally, to provide context for a challenge she's facing, Sarabeth will share
classified information that Miguel does not need to know. Sarabeth will not be subject to
sanctions because Miguel has a clearance and works for the same agency. - ANSWER-
False
Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions? -
ANSWER-Dishonorable discharge
Incarceration
Loss of rank
Information taken from an existing classified source and generated into another form or
medium, such as a video, DVD, or CD is an example of _______ - ANSWER-
Generating
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or
criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER-
Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified
Generating occurs when information is taken from an authorized classification guidance
source and is reworded in a new or different document. - ANSWER-False
Which is the primary source for derivative classification - ANSWER-Security
Classification Guide (SCG)
If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should FIRST -
ANSWER-Ask your Security Manager or Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Your new material may aggregate, or bring together, pieces of information that are not
individually classified, but when presented together they render your new material
